Penn State field hockey reveals new field name prior to win vs Lafayette

By Ella Kurovsky (The Daily Collegian) September 30, 2024 — The Nittany Lions welcomed alumni, students and faculty on Sunday to the dedication of the Char Morett-Curtiss Field. Named after longtime head coach and former Nittany Lion Char Morett-Curtiss, the field was one of many additions to the growing atmosphere of Penn State sports.

Before the Nittany Lions faced Lafayette in a rainy match, Penn State field hockey alumni and other members of the program gathered in the freshly built press box above the stands to share a few words. Graduates from Penn State Harrisburg, DuBois, Altoona and University Park returned to honor the ceremonial day.

In an afternoon of nostalgia and remembrance, the crowd came together to take pictures with the Nittany Lion, enjoy snacks and beverages and bring the 2024 Homecoming weekend to an end.

Morett-Curtiss announced her retirement last year after a monumental 39-year career with the Nittany Lions. She carries a deep history with Penn State as an alumni herself and led the field hockey team to 541 career wins, 30 NCAA appearances and more.

Penn State President Neeli Bendapudi took to the field, with the current team proudly standing behind. She thanked Morrett-Curtiss for her dedication to Penn State athletics and all she had done.